2012 BMW 5 Series Hatchback Crossover

2012 BMW 5 Series Hatchback Crossover

Summary

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A mid-size luxury liftback with advanced AWD, the 2012 BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo is available with two different engines; a standard 3.0-liter inline V6 engine that produces 300 hp and an optional 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine that produces 400 hp. Both engines utilize an 8-speed automatic transmission and double-wishbone multi-link front suspension. Fuel mileage falls within an EPA estimated range of 15 mpg city to 28 mpg highway, depending on engine selection. Features include adjustable rear seats, xenon adaptive headlights, iPod/iPhone integration, 7-speaker HD audio system, brake energy regeneration, active cruise control, night vision with pedestrian recognition, active blind-spot detection, and multi-view camera display. Safety is comprised of anti-lock braking, advanced airbags, emergency brake assist, stability control, traction control, brake drying, and tire pressure monitoring. The 5 Series Gran Turismo is backed by a 4-year/50,000-mile warranty.

Benefits of Driving a 2012 BMW 5 Series Hatchback Crossover

The 5-Series lineup of models offers athletic and surefooted sedans that also offer a surprising level of comfort inside. Technology is also a strong point in the 5-Series, with performance and safety standouts such as Active Steering, Active Roll Stabilization and a night vision system. The 5-series Grand Turismo Wagon is a very fashionable and fun-to-drive alternative to a sport-utility vehicle.

What's new for 2012?

Following a significant redesign last year, the BMW 5-series enters 2012 largely unchanged, though the 528i replaces its inline-6 with a turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder, which produces 240 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. The unit is mated to an 8-speed automatic. BMW xDrive is also now available on the 528i.

Model Strengths

• Athletic handling
• superior ride quality
• understated styling
• powerful and refined engines
• impressive high-tech features

Model Review

For 2012, the BMW 5-Series is offered with three different engines--designated by the models 528, 535 and 550. A 240-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0L 4-cylinder is standard on 528 models; 535 models get a turbocharged 3.0l six. A twin-turbo 4.4L V8 engine making 407 horsepower powers the 550. All three models are offered with rear-wheel or xDrive all-wheel drive. The 535 and 550 models come with a standard 6-speed manual transmission, while the 528 is offered with a new 8-speed automatic transmission with taller overdrive gears aimed at offering higher fuel economy. The 5-Series also includes BMW's Brake Energy Regeneration system, which charges the battery when the car is decelerating or braking, rather than running the alternator all the time.

2012 BMW 5 Series Hatchback Crossover

2012 BMW 5 Series Hatchback Crossover

Safety Ratings What do the Safety Ratings mean? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) performs independent crash testing of new vehicles and then assigns them a score based on their performance. The overall crash test rating is based on how a vehicle performs in the following tests: Driver Crash Grade: Measures the chance of a serious injury to a crash test dummy that is placed in a driver's seat and driven into a fixed barrier at 35 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less chance of injury. Passenger Crash Grade: Similar to the driver crash grade, only now the focus is on the passenger. Rollover Resistance: Simulates an emergency lane change to measure the likelihood of a vehicle rolling over. A five-star rating means there is 10 percent or less risk of rollover. Side Impact Crash Test - Front: Focuses on the front side of a vehicle. It simulates crashes that can occur in intersections by striking a 3,015-pound weight against the side of a vehicle at 38.5 MPH. A five-star rating means there is 5 percent or less chance of injury. Side Impact Crash Test - Rear: Similar to the front side impact test only now the focus is on the rear passenger.
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Safety Features & Equipment

2012 BMW 5 Series Hatchback Crossover

5dr 535i Gran Turismo RWD

2012 BMW 5 Series Hatchback Crossover

5dr 535i Gran Turismo RWD